Experts from around the world say politically-driven attempts by the United States and its allies regarding COVID-19 origins tracing are hindering global efforts to fight the disease.

Speaking on the occasion, President of Association for Sri Lanka-China Social and Cultural Cooperation Indrananda Abeysekera said that politicization runs counter to global peace.

"Our stand should not be against any country but against the politicization of the virus," he said. "China has set a great example for international cooperation."